In this episode, we are joined by Timo van der Laak of 3devo. Brought to you by PCBWay (https://jle.vi/pcbway) and OctoEverywhere (https://octoeverywhere.com/welcome?id=podcast).
Timo van der Laak is a pioneer in the 3D printing industry and a driving force behind 3devo, a company redefining filament creation and material innovation. With a background in Mechanical Engineering and a deep passion for 3D printing, Timo has been at the forefront of transforming how recycled polymers and other materials are turned into high-quality filaments for FDM printing.
In this episode, Timo shares insights into the science of filament making, the transition from traditional sales to a customer success-driven model, and how 3devo is helping creators worldwide become filament-making experts.
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🎥 IN THIS EPISODE: 🎥
00:00 Introduction
02:53 Timo's Journey into 3D Printing
06:20 3devo's Mission and Market
09:22 Challenges in Filament Recycling
15:09 Future of Recycling and 3D Printing
24:02 Innovations in 3D Printing Materials
34:27 Recycling Different Types of Plastics
36:46 Understanding PP Filaments
37:16 The Ubiquity of HDPE
39:18 Homework for Reducing Plastic Footprint
42:26 The Growing Waste Problem in 3D Printing
45:18 Onsite Recycling Innovations
47:47 Challenges and Solutions in Plastic Recycling
53:10 Drying Techniques for Recycled Filament
01:01:06 Future of Filament Making and Recycling
01:09:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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